Chain Question?

dj1701 · Jul 28, 2009

Hi everyone,

I posted this question in another forum but no response yet. Maybe I was not clear.
I just purchased a new 2008 4320 with a 400x loader and HD bucket. I am going to weld on some chain hooks and would like to know what kind of chain to buy for pulling and lifting. What size chain and what grade do I need for a tractor with that HP?

Thanks
Dave

atgreene · Jul 28, 2009

Grade 70 5/16" should be plenty sufficient for anything you are going to do. I use 5/16" grade 70 for everything with my 50 hp Kubota and that has a lift of 3300 lbs, never broken one yet.

If your real nervous, 3/8" grade 70 is overkill, I have a bunch I use if the 5/16" isn't handy, just bulkier and not necessary.

The key is grade 70 or 80, do not go any lighter in grade, you will break anything smaller. We used to have a 1/4" grade 100 chain on the farm. Handiest chain we ever had. Couldn't break it, but expensive to buy grade 100.

dj1701 · Jul 28, 2009

Thanks,
That's the kind of info I needed.

Dave

dj1701 · Aug 1, 2009

I found a place called Tarp Stop on the internet. TARPSTOP® GRADE 70 FLATBED CARGO TRANSPORT CHAIN

I bought 2 20' grade 70 5/16" chains with hooks installed for around $90 including shipping. Fast delvery.

Thanks again for the help.
Dave

jenkinsph · Aug 1, 2009

You can buy these at Lowes, Home Depot and Tractor Supply in grade 70 for about $30 to $40 bucks.

Steve

kwswan · Aug 1, 2009

grade 70 5/16'' chain at tractor supply here is $4.00 a foot,plus the hooks are another five bucks apiece. sounds like he did ok.

kennyd · Aug 1, 2009

Just to add to the great info you already received, AW Direct has great hooks for welding onto your bucket.

dj1701 · Aug 2, 2009

jenkinsph said:
You can buy these at Lowes, Home Depot and Tractor Supply in grade 70 for about $30 to $40 bucks.

Steve

My Tractor Supply wanted $64 for just 20 feet of grade 70 chain no hooks.

dj1701 · Aug 2, 2009

jenkinsph said:
You can buy these at Lowes, Home Depot and Tractor Supply in grade 70 for about $30 to $40 bucks.

Steve

kennyd said:
Just to add to the great info you already received, AW Direct has great hooks for welding onto your bucket.

Thats where I bought my weld on hooks.

dirt ditch · Aug 2, 2009

A couple years ago I found 30-40 feet of 1/2" G43 chain with slip hooks laying in the middle of the highway. Reading this thread and checking specs 1/2" G43 9,200 lbs work limit, 27,600 lbs breaking strength. G70 3/8" chain has 6,600 lbs work limit and a 26,400 lbs. breaking stringth. G70 is some tough chain.